A dental implant is a post. It’s not the part of your tooth that sits above your gumline. Instead, it’s a dental prosthetic that replaces only your tooth’s roots. Made of titanium, the post is inserted into your jawbone. The good news is that once you have recovered from the placement of the post, it will support the following pieces:
You will need to undergo a surgical procedure to receive your dental implant. Your post will be placed within your jawbone after a small incision is made in your gum tissue. You will need to allow your gum tissue to heal – during a recovery period that will last several months, you will also need to allow your implant post to fuse with your jawbone. This process is called “osseointegration.”
Dr. Tran, Dr. Hoang, and the friendly, welcoming staff at Gentle Smiles will do everything possible to make you feel at home. Contact us today by calling 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE) to experience our compassionate, effective, and individualized care. We proudly serve patients from Dallas, TX, and all surrounding communities, including Mesquite, Balch Springs, Garland, and Seagoville.
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